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Overheard In L.A.: The Kombucha Edition
Looks... appetizing. (image via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people with SCOBY's on their mind, a Commando Barbie, and somebody who had to settle for the ashtray.
Overheard of the Week
"She's the type that takes Sunset when she could totally take Fountain."
"Ugh I hate her."
via @scottfisher
Did You Get The Tickets?
"I could brew a batch of kombucha in the time this Burning Man ticket line is taking."
via @ThatPMFSteff
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"I'm sick of people taking advantage of me. No more Mrs. Nice Barbie. Now it's fucking Commando Barbie."
via @sknolle
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Hate It When That Happens
"I wanted to watch Blackfish but now everyone watched it and has an opinion on it."
via @Producer_Elena
Compromise
"I usually put a cigarette out on someone's tongue, but this ashtray will do."
via J.R. at a new dungeon in Beverly Hills
What Does Wikipedia Say?
"I was on a SCOBY forum today, and I think kombucha might actually have been invented by Russians."
via Dena O. in Highland Park
Good Call
"I was, like, margaritas or homework? Margaritas or homework? I went with the margaritas."
via H.A. in Santa Monica
Our Overheard in L.A. feature relies on you to send us the strange conversations you overhear in this city. Send them our way at tips@laist.com. (In the e-mail, put "overheard" in the subject and tell us who said it, where they said it and any amusing context.)
Previously:
Overheard In L.A.: We're Still Making Left Shark Jokes
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Overheard In L.A.: Dude It's Your Wedding Calm Down
Overheard In L.A.: Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Overheard In L.A.: Chocolate Cake Is My Kryptonite
Overheard In L.A.: Let's Namaste It Out
Overheard In L.A.: Don't Keep Me Hangin' Bro
Overheard In L.A.: French Fries Are Vegan (Usually)
Overheard In L.A.: You're Not In Portland Anymore
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Overheard In L.A.: People Out There In Our Nation Don't Have Maps
Overheard in L.A.: We're Trying To Floss Every Day And It Sucks
Overheard in L.A.: The "Can I Have A Cuter Cupcake" Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Geographically Restricted By Traffic Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We All Know That Babies Taste The Best
Overheard In L.A.: FYF Fest Lines Of Death Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Back!
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Overheard In L.A.: The Comic-Con Edition
Overheard In L.A.: The Food Fest Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Photogenic Toast Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Sweatin' It Off Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Extreme Dietary Restritions
And more!
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